About us.
Immigration Services Otago is situated in Oamaru in the South Island of New Zealand.
With a home-based office, we provide support and advice on many immigration matters for anyone needing assistance in those areas.
Jeremy Clapp
Director/Licensed Immigration Adviser
In 2015, Jeremy became a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser. He has helped individuals and families from all over the world with their temporary and resident visa matters and assisted employers with accreditation, sponsorship and visa assistance for their employees and families. With his extensive knowledge of the Australian and New Zealand immigration systems, he can plan recruitment strategies that align with the immigration policies of both countries.
Has worked in the recruitment industry for over a decade, including as the Managing Director of a nationwide labour hire company.
Holds Human Resources and Psychology degrees from the University of Canterbury and is pursuing his Law degree. Obtained Graduate Certificate in New Zealand Immigration Advice Level 7 in December 2015.
Catherine Davison
Licensed Immigration Adviser
Influenced by her upbringing as a child of immigrant parents, Catherine has a passion for other cultures. Her experiences travelling abroad and an interest in human rights led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Politics through Massey University, which she completed in 2016. Along with raising her four children, Catherine went on to complete a graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice and began practicing as a Licensed Immigration Adviser in 2022.
Catherine has assisted migrants in New Zealand and overseas with a variety of visa matters, including work, partnership, and residence, as well as employer-related processes. Her focus is on advocating for the migrant and simplifying immigration processes to make each experience a positive one.
Why choose us?
We provide high-quality immigration advice by adhering to the Licensed Immigration Advisers (LIA) Code of Conduct. Our Licensed Immigration Advisers are members of the New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI). We care about all of our clients and hope to make what can be a complex and difficult process efficient and easy for them. Our work is always undertaken in a thorough and professional manner, and confidentiality is of the utmost importance to us.
We are dedicated to promoting and protecting our client's interests in seeking immigration advice and we hold the knowledge required to provide personalised advice on most immigration matters. We are renowned for achieving positive results for our clients regarding temporary entry and residence applications, Section 61 requests due to unlawful status, and appeals under the Immigration Act 2009 - including ministerial interventions.
We dedicate our working day to ensuring the best possible outcome for our clients by assisting them in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner through the immigration application process. This includes helping with completion and/or review of all necessary forms, as well as the drafting or typing of any documents that might be required. We are comfortable with and skilled at handling problem applications.
We appreciate and acknowledge the cultural customs and values of our clients who come from all over the world.